---
title: database_move
url: "/docs/ai-agents/mcp-tools/databases/database_move/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/ai-agents/mcp-tools/databases/database_move/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/ai-agents/mcp-tools/databases/database_move.md
summary: Move one logical PostgreSQL Database to another instance.
categories:
- mcp
- reference
---

# database_move

Move one logical PostgreSQL Database to another instance. Pause writes during export and restore, preserve identity and credentials, and restart linked Apps with the destination URL.

| | |
|---|---|
| Access | Deletes; asks for `yes: true` |
| Same as | [`blossom database:move`](/docs/reference/cli/database/move/) |

## Arguments

| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `id` | string | Logical Database id. Required. |
| `destination_id` | string | Existing destination instance; omit to create one. |
| `new_instance` | object | — |
| `new_instance.name` | string | — |
| `new_instance.availability` | string | One of: `shared`, `dedicated`. |
| `new_instance.dedicated_size` | string | One of: `2vcpu-4gb`, `4vcpu-8gb`, `8vcpu-16gb`. |
| `new_instance.size` | string | — |
| `new_instance.storage_gib` | integer | — |
| `yes` | boolean | true after approval of the interruption and affected Apps. Required. |

## Example

```json
{"id":"database-100","yes":true}
```